inspiration
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Devoted fans of the novel may be happy to learn that Room 217 at the Stanley Hotel, the mountain resort in Colorado that was Mr. King’s inspiration for the setting, is available for booking.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In 2020, the actress opened the doors to her sprawling space as she lifted the lid on the inspiration behind its design.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The conductor said the opportunity is "a thrill and an inspiration," but confessed to finding it a little daunting.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Bruno Fernandes was the inspiration, the player United simply cannot do without, while summer arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo added quality in attack.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
He opened to the reading in Jeremiah where we had left off the night before, then with sudden inspiration passed the Bible across the table to Meyer.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Vocabulary lists containing inspiration
An Inspirational Back-to-School Word List
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The Ingenious Lexicon of Invention
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Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
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